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      Jean-Eric Vergne cannot wait to race against Lewis Hamilton in Extreme E

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      JEAN-ERIC VERGNE cannot wait to go toe to toe with Lewis Hamilton after driving the Extreme E car for the first time.
      Both Hamilton and Vergne are heading up their own teams in the all-electric off-road race series which gets underway in 2021.

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      Jean Eric Vergne drove the Extreme E car for the first time

      Hamilton recently announced his team called X44, which is the Brit’s first solo project in racing. 
      Meanwhile Vergne created a team called Veloce alongside Red Bull’s F1 mastermind Adrian Newey in September last year.
      Vergne says they have one of the strongest teams in the championship ahead of the first race in Senegal next year.
      Vergne told SunSport: “I think it’s amazing Hamilton is involved in Extreme E.

      “It brings massive value to the championship, it brings credibility too for the teams to be in Extreme E.
      “it’s going to be very exciting to compete against his team. 
      “We are a very strong looking team with Newey on board – you need to work hard to get the success you want and it starts with building a strong team in every aspect.”

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      Here’s our lowdown to the championship, the vehicles and the venues as it revs up for next January.

      THE SERIESExtreme E is an off-road racing series that uses electric SUVs in remote parts of the world. There will not be fans at the tracks but will be televised and played through social media. Extreme E will engage with local charities to help conservation, preservation and environmental support.
      THE CARSAll teams will use the same car. The Spark ODYSSEY 21 Extreme E E-SUV powered by an electric motor and capable of 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds. The cars will be stored and transported to each venue on board a ship that has an multi-million pound eco-friendly refit.
      THE TRACKSOcean  – Senegal – Lac Rose – 22–24 January 2021Desert – Saudi Arabia – Sharaan, Al-Ula – 4–6 March 2021Glacier – Nepal – Kali Gandaki Gorge – 6–8 May 2021Arctic – Greenland – Kangerlussuaq – 27–29 August 2021Rainforest – Brazil -Santarem, Para – 29–31 October 2021

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      Lewis Hamilton has created his own team called X44
      The championship will see the teams race in Senegal, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Greenland and the Brazilian rainforest.

      Vergne is yet to announce whether or not he will drive for his team and says it would take a lot of work for him to get used to this new style of driving. 
      He added: “It was really cool. It was something I have never experienced before, racing off-road.
      “I had no idea what to expect, I was very cautious with the Extreme E car.

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      “It’s been a long time since I have had such a big smile on my face getting out of a car. 
      “There’s a decision to be made about who will drive, it’s a team decision.
      “As a team owner I want the best drivers who have experience, but as a driver if I believe I can bring the success to this team, then I definitely would love to drive.”

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      The electric series kicks off in 2021 in Senegal

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      Mick Schumacher disappointed poor weather delayed Formula One debut as watching mum ‘would have loved to see me drive’

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      MICK SCHUMACHER will have to wait for his Formula One debut after first practice for the Eifel GP was cancelled due to poor weather.
      Rain and fog prevented the medical helicopter from flying – due to poor visibility – meaning the session was unable to get the green light.

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      Mick Schumacher’s F1 debut has been delayed after Eifel GP first practice was rained offCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Schumacher, the son of seven-time F1 champ, Michael, and British racer, Callum Ilott, were both due to get their first taste of F1 – plus crucial licence points – driving the Alfa Romeo and Haas cars respectively.
      But FIA Race Director, Michael Masi, would not start the session because if there was an accident, then there was no rapid route to a nearby hospital.
      Schumacher said: “It has been a shame not to be able to get out, we knew the forecast did not look great, this time of year, we knew it might be wet but the preparation was good and we did the meetings and got so much knowledge from it. It has been very helpful.

      “We have to wait and see how things develop. We have a lot of tracks coming up that have not been driven on and the usual drivers need their time in the car.

      “Any opportunity would be great. F1 is the goal and the dream.
      “It is special to be here and would have loved to get out and drive in front of the fans – hopefully next time.
      “I have my mum here with me who is watching and she would have loved to see me drive, so maybe another time.”
      Ferrari Driver Academy members Schumacher and Ilott had been due to drive in the morning and no decision has been made yet about rescheduling their runs in F1 practice.

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      Schumacher had been hoping to drive in front of his mum CorinnaCredit: Reuters

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      Schumacher is currently leading the Formula 2 championship from Ilott and looks destined for a seat in F1 in 2021.
      And he says if he does reach his dream of F1 then it will be down to hard work rather than his famous surname.
      He added: “The pressure is always there no matter what your name is. My name won’t bring me the championship but it is the work behind the scenes.
      “We are doing a very good job and it proves we are in the right spot at the right time.”

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      F1 star Sebastian Vettel makes classy tribute to Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher with new helmet at Eifel GP

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      FORMULA ONE star Sebastian Vettel paid tribute to Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher with a new helmet for the Eifel Grand Prix.
      German Vettel’s classy act is in honour of compatriot and F1 and Ferrari hero Schumacher – whose health has been shrouded in secrecy since suffering a near-fatal brain injury in a tragic skiing accident in 2013.

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      Sebastian Vettel poses with his special helmet

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      Vettel’s tribute includes Michael Schumacher’s MS logo

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      Michael Schumacher in his original helmetCredit: Ferrari Cars

      Outgoing Ferrari driver Vettel, 33, is commemorating 51-year-old Schumacher’s last win on German soil in 2006.

      At first glance Vettel’s helmet appears unchanged for the race weekend at the Nurburgring.
      But the four-time world champion explained his helmet would include Schumacher’s original design from 14 years ago as a 3-D print beneath his usual style.
      In a clip released by Ferrari, Vettel – who will drive for Aston Martin next year – said: “For this weekend’s German Grand Prix I will wear a new helmet.

      “It doesn’t look very different but actually it is because underneath we will have Michael’s original design from 2006.
      “You have Michael’s stars, the Chinese dragons and the signs on the side and obviously Michael’s MS logo.
      “It’s just a small thought, obviously we all miss him. That way, racing in Germany is always something special.
      “Thinking of him and his last race here – when he won in 2006, last time he won on German soil – so I would believe it’s a nice gesture and I’m looking forward to wearing the helmet this weekend.”

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      Vettel’s helmet bears the Chinese dragon seen on Schumacher’s

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      The 3-D design sits under his usual style

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      The helmet is a touching tribute for Schumacher who suffered a near-fatal skiing accident in 2013

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      Fittingly Michael’s son Mick is making his F1 debut this weekend driving the Alfa Romeo car.
      But the 21-year-old was forced to wait for a taste of the action after bad weather saw the first practice CANCELLED on Friday.
      The latest reports claim tragic Michael now resides in a villa converted into a hospital in Majorca and can only communicate with his eyes.
      Schumacher had been cared for by wife Corinna at his Swiss home.

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      Mercedes blow as ANOTHER member of Formula One team tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Eifel GP

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      MERCEDES’ F1 team has suffered a further coronavirus blow after another member tested positive.
      The latest confirmed result from Lewis Hamilton’s team comes ahead of this weekend’s Eifel GP.

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      A member of the Mercedes team has tested positive for coronavirusCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The world champions retested all of their on-site staff on Thursday after one individual was confirmed to have contracted the disease.
      Another individual is being retested after an inconclusive result.
      In all, seven staff have now been pulled from this weekend’s race at the Nurburgring. Mercedes have flown out replacements from the UK.
      A Mercedes statement read: “Following yesterday’s positive test, the entire team was retested yesterday in Germany.

      “All team members were negative apart from: one further positive, one inconclusive that is being retested.
      “In line with protocols, four further team members, all of whom tested negative, will no longer be available to take part in the weekend. Six replacements have travelled from the UK and will fill the roles in the team.
      “We have worked in close collaboration with the FIA and F1 throughout this process and will continue to do so.”
      According to the BBC, none of the people involved is a ‘known person’.

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      Seven staff have now been pulled from this weekend’s race at the NurburgringCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      After the first positive test was revealed, Hamilton said he was ‘concerned’ and ‘sad’ about the development.
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      “We still have to follow protocols, wear masks, keep your hands clean and keep your distances.
      “I can’t say what it will do to our weekend.
      “We have a lot of great people in the team, we will just try to make him proud and it will take a lot of work to make sure we continue on without any disturbances.”

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      Mick Schumacher F1 debut delayed as Eifel Grand Prix practice is axed due to shocking weather conditions

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      MICK SCHUMACHER will have to wait for his Formula One debut after the first practice for the Eifel GP was cancelled due to poor weather.
      Rain and fog prevented the medical helicopter from flying – due to poor visibility – meaning the session was unable to get the green light.

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      Mick Schumacher will need to sit tight before making his F1 debutCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Schumacher and British racer, Callum Ilott, were both due to get their first taste of F1 – plus crucial licence points – driving the Alfa Romeo and Haas cars respectively.
      But FIA Race Director, Michael Masi, said he would not start the session because if there was an accident, then there was no rapid route to a nearby hospital.
      He said: “It is pretty challenging with the fog that’s come in, the medical helicopter is not able to take off and fly to the hospital and the distance by road is far too far should something occur.
      “With the region we’re in, it’s probably not dissimilar to Austria earlier in the year where we had a similar situation.

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      “It’s just the nature of the area and the location and the fog’s come and and been going up slightly but coming back down dramatically so obviously we’ll just judge at the time.
      “Obviously from an FIA perspective, the safety of all participants, particularly the drivers going out, is paramount and that’s not something that we would compromise.”
      Ferrari Driver Academy members Schumacher and Ilott had been due to drive in the morning and no decision has been made yet about rescheduling their runs in F1 practice.

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      F1 Eifel Grand Prix practice: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and schedule from the Nurburgring

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      FORMULA ONE returns to Germany this weekend and the iconic Nurburgring.
      Lewis Hamilton leads the Drivers Championship by 44 points from teammate Valterri Bottas, who claimed victory last time out in Russia.

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      Bottas is going for back-to-back victories after his triumph in SochiCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      There was no German Grand Prix initially on this year’s calendar, following Hockenheim’s omission for 2020 – but this race has been included in the new-look schedule after the Covid-19 pandemic caused havoc.
      When is Eifel Grand Prix practice?
      The race weekend begins in Germany on Friday, October 9.
      It’s set to be an exciting weekend of racing, with two practice sessions scheduled for Friday.
      The first will begin 10am BST.
      And the second will start at 2pm here in the UK.
      Following on from that, qualifying is on Saturday and the race itself at 1.10pm BST on Sunday.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can watch every moment of this weekend’s action live on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage of Practice 1 begins at 10am.
      If you’re not a Sky subscriber, grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream all the action on your mobile, tablet or PC.

      Highlights from qualifying will be shown on Channel 4 at 5.30pm on Saturday, with the best bits from the race itself on Sunday at 6.30pm on the same channel.

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      Mercedes confirm member of Formula One team has tested positive for coronavirus ahead of Eifel Grand Prix

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      MERCEDES say a member of its Formula One team has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of this weekend’s Eifel Grand Prix.
      But the Brackley-base team are trying not to let it disrupt Lewis Hamilton’s bid to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 victories.

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      Mercedes have confirmed a case of coronavirus within the team ahead of this weekend’s race

      SunSport understands that the team member is not well known to the public – and that would rule out key personnel such as Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, and team boss Toto Wolff.
      A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a team member has tested positive.
      “This has been handled and is being handled in line with FIA protocols, working closely with the FIA.
      “We ask for your understanding that we won’t be offering additional details.”

      F1’s rules include strict testing protocols during the pandemic with staff being tested every five days.
      Anyone who does test positive is immediately placed into self isolation with those who have come into contact with them also isolated until tested.

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      Last week, F1 announced the highest number of positive tests in a week since the season resumed, with 10 personnel contracting the virus in the wake of the Russian Grand Prix.

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